Coupla weeks ago

Doc Hoy · July 22, 2011, 10:10 AM

...a new member posted two pistol on this forum for sale. The post was removed as it had been posted at the wrong place not in keeping with the disucssion board policies.

Most of us, myself included were highly skeptical because much about the offer simply did not seem right.

I had PMed the seller before the posting was pulled, made an offer, and the seller responded positively to my offer.

I received the pistols today. Perhaps you recall that the lot included a Phila Derringer and a Mountain Pistol, both from CVA and both assembled kits.

It turns out that the seller is a lady from LA, CA. She assembled the kits herself and did an exquisite job. The pistols, according to her, have never been fired and an inspection of the nipple and the woodwork around the nipple reveals that she is probably telling the truth. She did an excellent job of browning the barrels and finishing the stocks.

So, just in case you were wondering, the poster is strictly on the up and up, even though she went about it the wrong way.

Hardcase · July 22, 2011, 11:32 AM

I always love a story with a happy ending!

Doc Hoy · July 22, 2011, 11:58 AM

....send me the pistols for examination and just trust that I would send her the payment. I insisted upon that arrangement and she agreed. The payment went out within two hours of the arrival of the pistols.

mykeal · July 22, 2011, 03:05 PM

Damn. That's what I get for sitting on my, er, laurels.

Oh, well, at least they went to a nice guy.

kwhi43 · July 22, 2011, 03:45 PM

Duh!! Lets see the pictures. Don't believe it until you see the pictures

Doc Hoy · July 22, 2011, 07:03 PM

....I'll post some fotos.

Tnx,

Guys

Doc Hoy · July 23, 2011, 10:39 AM

The Derringer is first.

On this photo you can see a little discoloration in the rifling. I think this will be pretty much gone with the first coupla shots.

Different angle.

Doc Hoy · July 23, 2011, 10:43 AM

Same oxidation in the barrel.

I am going to the gun show this week end. These pistols are going along as a possible trade on a revolver or two. (You all remember that I do not do single shot anything.)

Shotput79 · July 23, 2011, 09:57 PM

Way to go DOC!!!

Doc Hoy · July 24, 2011, 04:36 AM

Took the pistols to the gun show yesterday but did not have the heart to show them to anyone. I am not much for letting go of stuff I accumulate and I would not have got what they are worth.

I will never shoot these pistols. One is .45 and the other is .50 which means two different sizes of balls. These are molds I do not have. I let all of my single shot stuff go years ago.

Maybe I'll put them in a case and hang them on the wall. Maybe I'll put them up on the Gunbroker. Can't decide.

orangello · July 24, 2011, 01:42 PM

I remember that; they do look nice! If you do decide to get rid of them, give us a chance at them.

Hawg · July 24, 2011, 02:11 PM

At a vastly deflated price of course.

Gehrhard · July 24, 2011, 08:55 PM

Quite handsom actually.
Love .50 -- it is my personal thing.

July 22, 2011, 10:10 AM	#1
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Coupla weeks ago ...a new member posted two pistol on this forum for sale. The post was removed as it had been posted at the wrong place not in keeping with the disucssion board policies. Most of us, myself included were highly skeptical because much about the offer simply did not seem right. I had PMed the seller before the posting was pulled, made an offer, and the seller responded positively to my offer. I received the pistols today. Perhaps you recall that the lot included a Phila Derringer and a Mountain Pistol, both from CVA and both assembled kits. It turns out that the seller is a lady from LA, CA. She assembled the kits herself and did an exquisite job. The pistols, according to her, have never been fired and an inspection of the nipple and the woodwork around the nipple reveals that she is probably telling the truth. She did an excellent job of browning the barrels and finishing the stocks. So, just in case you were wondering, the poster is strictly on the up and up, even though she went about it the wrong way. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

July 22, 2011, 11:32 AM	#2
Hardcase Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2009 Location: Sunny Southern Idaho Posts: 1,909	I always love a story with a happy ending! __________________ Well we don't rent pigs and I figure it's better to say it right out front because a man that does like to rent pigs is... he's hard to stop - Gus McCrae

July 22, 2011, 11:58 AM	#3
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	The OP was willing to.... ....send me the pistols for examination and just trust that I would send her the payment. I insisted upon that arrangement and she agreed. The payment went out within two hours of the arrival of the pistols. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

July 22, 2011, 07:03 PM	#6
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Soon as the temperature goes below 100 F.... ....I'll post some fotos. Tnx, Guys __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

July 23, 2011, 10:39 AM	#7
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Okay, here are the photos The Derringer is first. On this photo you can see a little discoloration in the rifling. I think this will be pretty much gone with the first coupla shots. Different angle. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

July 22, 2011, 03:05 PM	#4
mykeal Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 2,772	Damn. That's what I get for sitting on my, er, laurels. Oh, well, at least they went to a nice guy.

July 22, 2011, 03:45 PM	#5
kwhi43 Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,393	Duh!! Lets see the pictures. Don't believe it until you see the pictures

July 23, 2011, 10:43 AM	#8
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	And next is the Mountain Pistol Same oxidation in the barrel. I am going to the gun show this week end. These pistols are going along as a possible trade on a revolver or two. (You all remember that I do not do single shot anything.) __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

July 23, 2011, 09:57 PM	#9
Shotput79 Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Location: NC Posts: 186	Way to go DOC!!!

July 24, 2011, 04:36 AM	#10
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Thanks SP79 Took the pistols to the gun show yesterday but did not have the heart to show them to anyone. I am not much for letting go of stuff I accumulate and I would not have got what they are worth. I will never shoot these pistols. One is .45 and the other is .50 which means two different sizes of balls. These are molds I do not have. I let all of my single shot stuff go years ago. Maybe I'll put them in a case and hang them on the wall. Maybe I'll put them up on the Gunbroker. Can't decide. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

July 24, 2011, 01:42 PM	#11
orangello Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2009 Posts: 566	I remember that; they do look nice! If you do decide to get rid of them, give us a chance at them.

July 24, 2011, 02:11 PM	#12
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	At a vastly deflated price of course.

July 24, 2011, 08:55 PM	#13
Gehrhard Junior member Join Date: July 15, 2009 Location: East of the Missississippippi Posts: 675	Quite handsom actually. Love .50 -- it is my personal thing.